Hick
(noun)
A person from a rural area, often considered to be unsophisticated or uneducated.
Origin:
The origin of the word "hick" is uncertain, it was first recorded in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- He thought the people in the small town were hicks.
- The city slickers made fun of the hicks.
- The hick was out of place in the big city.
- The hick was made fun of for his accent and lack of city manners.
- The term hick is considered derogatory and it is considered offensive to use it as an insult.